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Overview for Sociology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Careers for Sociology Majors

A major in Sociology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Sociology

Top 25 Missouri Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
 24
(3.6%)
Less Selective$8,534 
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO
 6
(2.4%)
Open Admissions$8,806 
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
 30
(2.3%)
Less Selective$19,364 
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Avila University
Kansas City, MO
 5
(2.2%)
Moderately Selective$20,150 
Westminster College
Fulton, MO
 3
(1.8%)
Less Selective$17,250 
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
 82
(1.7%)
Less Selective$18,450 
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
 43
(1.5%)
Less Selective$11,536 
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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
 16
(1.4%)
Less Selective$11,543 
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO
 4
(1.4%)
Most Selective$16,790 
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
 5
(1.4%)
Less Selective$15,704 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.